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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.29, 1,187.19 and 506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.29, 1,187.19 and 506.44 is: 698.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.29 : 1,187.19 = 506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.29/1,187.19 = 506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.29x = 1,187.19 × 506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.29x = 601,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,240.50/860.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.88

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